Lake Charles, LA
Louisiana · Records since 1895–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2015
+9° from 93° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1989
-10° from 76° normalAll-Time Records — Lake Charles
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 102°F | August 11, 2015 |
| 2 | 101°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 3 | 100°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 4 | 99°F | August 11, 1929 |
| 5 | 99°F | August 11, 1928 |
| 6 | 98°F | August 11, 1948 |
| 7 | 98°F | August 11, 1930 |
| 8 | 98°F | August 11, 1925 |
| 9 | 98°F | August 11, 1924 |
| 10 | 98°F | August 11, 1906 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 66°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 2 | 67°F | August 11, 1976 |
| 3 | 67°F | August 11, 1923 |
| 4 | 67°F | August 11, 1913 |
| 5 | 68°F | August 11, 2003 |
Heat Wave Summary — Lake Charles
threshold: 96°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date125 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1895–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Lake Charles
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 30, 2023 – Aug 27, 2023 | 29 | 109°F (Aug 27) | 100°F | 79°F |
| 2 | Aug 5, 1925 – Aug 21, 1925 | 17 | 103°F (Aug 20) | 99°F | 73°F |
| 3 | Aug 3, 1951 – Aug 17, 1951 | 15 | 104°F (Aug 15) | 99°F | 76°F |
| 4 | Jul 6, 1980 – Jul 17, 1980 | 12 | 102°F (Jul 16) | 98°F | 75°F |
| 5 | Aug 21, 2011 – Sep 1, 2011 | 12 | 102°F (Aug 29) | 98°F | 76°F |
| 6 | Jul 24, 2015 – Aug 4, 2015 | 12 | 102°F (Jul 30) | 97°F | 76°F |
| 7 | Jun 23, 2009 – Jul 3, 2009 | 11 | 102°F (Jun 24) | 98°F | 77°F |
| 8 | Jun 6, 1911 – Jun 15, 1911 | 10 | 104°F (Jun 8) | 100°F | 68°F |
| 9 | Aug 20, 1902 – Aug 29, 1902 | 10 | 102°F (Aug 26) | 99°F | 75°F |
| 10 | Jul 11, 1944 – Jul 20, 1944 | 10 | 101°F (Jul 17) | 98°F | 73°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
36th-warmest month on record
16th-warmest July of 131 on record
+0.9° vs. 83.4° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
8 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 15–22, 2026, peaking at 102°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 1907.
100°F Milestone
Lake Charles reached 102°F in 2026 — the first time it hit 100°F since 2023 (3 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1895–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 85.9°F |
| 2 | 1957 | 85.3°F |
| 3 | 2015 | 85.0°F |
| 4 | 2018 | 85.0°F |
| 5 | 1998 | 84.9°F |
| 6 | 1948 | 84.9°F |
| 7 | 1932 | 84.8°F |
| 8 | 1995 | 84.8°F |
| 9 | 2016 | 84.8°F |
| 10 | 2010 | 84.7°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2023 | 89.2°F |
| 2 | August 2011 | 86.9°F |
| 3 | August 1902 | 86.0°F |
| 4 | August 1951 | 86.0°F |
| 5 | July 2023 | 85.9°F |
| 6 | August 1999 | 85.8°F |
| 7 | August 2010 | 85.7°F |
| 8 | August 1995 | 85.7°F |
| 9 | August 2024 | 85.6°F |
| 10 | July 1957 | 85.3°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | 84.2°F | 16th of 131 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | 83.8°F | 40th of 116 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 85.4°F | 12th of 102 |
| Galveston, TX | 85.4°F | 15th of 153 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 84.0°F | 11th of 132 |